Rural Community Health Support Program

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) is offering a cooperative agreement for the Rural Community Health Support Program (R-CHSP) with $4,500,000 in available funding for fiscal year 2026. Applications are due by July 8, 2026. The program's purpose is to develop and deliver national technical assistance (TA) to community organizations and rural health stakeholders, aiming to improve healthcare access, delivery, and outcomes in rural areas. Eligible applicants include various domestic organizations, with specific requirements for experience in delivering evidence-informed TA to rural communities, establishing partnerships, and ensuring non-duplication of federal funding. The program emphasizes supporting historically underfunded organizations and adapting TA models to meet diverse community needs. Evaluation criteria focus on the applicant's understanding of rural health needs, proposed TA approach, work plan, challenge resolution, performance reporting, and organizational capacity.

The Rural Community Health Support Program (R-CHSP) is a federal funding opportunity from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, offering $4,500,000 for one cooperative agreement. The program seeks to develop, deliver, and coordinate national technical assistance (TA) to community organizations and rural health stakeholders, improving healthcare access and outcomes for rural populations. The application deadline is July 8, 2026. Eligible applicants include various domestic public and private entities with prior experience in evidence-informed TA delivery to rural communities. Key requirements include demonstrating partnerships, addressing non-duplication of federal funding, and the ability to provide customized TA tailored to different organizational needs and readiness levels. The program prioritizes supporting historically underfunded organizations and those new to federal funding. The selection process involves initial and merit reviews based on criteria such as need, response, performance reporting, impact, resources, capabilities, and support requested.